Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Ealing Council secured funding for a DWP initiative to help young people into work, while other councils discuss welfare and employment support.
Ealing Council secured grant funding in November 2026 for a new jobs programme, a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initiative. The Jobs Guarantee Programme aims to provide six-month paid work opportunities for 562 young residents aged 18 to 24 who have claimed Universal Credit for at least 18 months. The programme will run from November 2026 to March 2028.
The council's Cabinet approved the allocation of this grant funding in November 2026. Other councils have also discussed DWP-related initiatives; for example, Barnet's Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on the WorkWell programme in September 2026.
The Department for Work and Pensions is a UK government department responsible for welfare, pensions, and employment services. Local councils often collaborate with the DWP on initiatives aimed at supporting residents into employment or providing financial assistance.
Key facts
- Ealing Council secured grant funding for the Jobs Guarantee Programme in November 2026. Source
- The Jobs Guarantee Programme is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initiative. Source
- The programme will provide six-month paid work opportunities for 562 young residents. Source
- It targets individuals aged 18 to 24 who have claimed Universal Credit for at least 18 months. Source
- The programme will run from November 2026 to March 2028. Source
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